Steeped in luxury, Grand Hotel et Des Palmes offers a historic haven near Palermo Harbour. Indulge in lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants, unwind with a book from the library, or enjoy coffee at the cafe. With bike rentals and valet parking available for guests to explore nearby Teatro Massimo and Via Vittorio Emanuele.
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Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
Gym
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Fitness centre
Valet parking
Coffee shop/cafe
Babysitting
Business centre
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Library
Feel at home (6)
Babysitting (surcharge)
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Lift
Minibar
The current price is NZ$1,319
NZ$1,319
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Why we love this property
Culinary paradise
This hotel boasts 2 restaurants, a cafe, and a bar for diverse dining options. Indulge in buffet breakfast and join the daily hosted evening meal.
Dreamy bedtime retreat
Luxury melds with comfort in every room. Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam mattresses pamper guests. Rainfall showers enhance the elevated experience.
Luxury historic retreat
This luxury hotel features historic charm in the heart of the city centre. Guests experience refined elegance while exploring the historical district.
Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station - 26 min walk
Giachery Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Tondo - 1 min walk
Dima's pizza - 3 min walk
Stabile 169 - 3 min walk
Locale - 3 min walk
Osteria Fratelli Lo Bianco - 3 min walk
About this property
Grand Hotel et Des Palmes
When you stay at Grand Hotel et Des Palmes, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Teatro Massimo and Quattro Canti. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Neobistrot & Bar, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
98 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Babysitting*
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Pets
Pets stay for free (up to 15 kg per pet)
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Secured covered on-site valet parking (EUR 30 per day)
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness centre
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1856
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Fitness centre
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
Closed-captioned TV
Doorbell and phone notifications
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch Smart TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Slippers
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Memory-foam mattress
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Rainfall shower heads
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
LED light bulbs
Local maps
Special features
Dining
Neobistrot & Bar – This bistro serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Le Palmette – On-site fine-dining restaurant. Open daily.
Overture Terrace – On-site sushi bar. Open daily.
Neobistrot & Mixology Bar – On-site cocktail bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 15 for children
Hosted evening meal costs EUR 80
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 120.0 per day
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Parking
Covered valet parking costs EUR 30 per day
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Grand Hotel et Des Palmes offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Grand Hotel et Des Palmes does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel et Des Palmes?
Yes, pets stay for free, with a maximum weight of 15 kg per pet.
Is parking offered on site at Grand Hotel et Des Palmes?
Yes. Valet parking costs EUR 30 per day. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Hotel et Des Palmes?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Grand Hotel et Des Palmes and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking. Grand Hotel et Des Palmes also has a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Grand Hotel et Des Palmes?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Grand Hotel et Des Palmes like?
Grand Hotel et Des Palmes is in Politeama, a short 7-minute walk from Teatro Massimo and 13 minutes' walk from Quattro Canti.
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Reviews
Grand Hotel et Des Palmes Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, fresh, and delicious with a wide array of options. (11 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2025
Great location, food and staff.
Dani
Dani, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 January 2026
The breakfast was excellent as well as the dinner
David
David, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2025
Very elegant, spotless and classic, very helpful staff. Great location!
Ewing
Ewing, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 June 2025
Great staff, nice breakfast, large rooms, good location in the city.
Mehrnaz
Mehrnaz, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2025
Beautiful building and excellent staff
Excellent hotel, beautiful architecture, luxury rooms and phenomenal service staff that would immediately take care of anything we needed
Paolo
Paolo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2025
The staff was
Courteous and very friendly.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 August 2025
The hotel looks like it was recently renovated. The service was excellent, and the views from the Terrance were incredible. Had a great stay.
NATHAN
NATHAN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 October 2025
Lovely classic old hotel, not inexpensive but very well maintained. Surprisingly well equipped gym, turndown nicely service, nice bathrooms & very friendly staff
Dan
Dan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2025
Very nice hotel, clean, great service, centrally located
RAFAEL
RAFAEL, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 December 2024
Great location and hotel but the staff really stands out!
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2025
Lovely rooms and hotel. The bathroom was small. The transfer from train station to hotel which hotel arranged was excessive cost for the 5 minute drive.
All staff were friendly and accommodating.
JILL
JILL, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2025
Attentive & friendly staff
Sally
Sally, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 November 2024
Very unique hotel,excellent location ,service was great.
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 April 2025
Beautiful building and interior. Staff was amazing!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 April 2025
World class hotel
Wonderful hotel in a beautiful building immaculately maintained. Staff are unfailingly polite and kind and do all they can to make your stay pleasant.
Frank
Frank, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 April 2025
Beautiful room. Staff and service top notch!
Tammy
Tammy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2023
Awesome hotel, food at rooftop terrace was great, staff were all friendly! Would definitely stay again!
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 September 2024
This hotel is beautiful! Service is outstanding, the food was delicious
Laura
Laura, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
16 July 2024
Excellent service from staff, lovely roof bar and restaurant.
Karin
Karin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 January 2025
Grand Hotel et Des Palmes
We enjoyed this hotel and if we come back to Palermo we would stay there again. The food was wonderful and the location is great for seeing some parts of the city.
Megan
Megan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 July 2024
Great staff and large rooms
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2025
Great remodeled building opened about over a year ago According to my native Palermo cousin. Beautiful building all remodeled w old character of Palermo
Grand and professional service and staff
Would absolutely recommend
To family and friends
Angelo
Angelo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2024
The staff was very helpful. The hotel was very comfortable and beautiful. It was close to many attractions.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 November 2024
Beautiful building, clean, great staff. Breakfast was awesome. Central with lots to do within walking distance
james
james, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2024
Beautiful old villa. Wonderful public rooms and great staff